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Audi Q5

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L7 ADFMOT history

L7 ADF is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L7 ADF silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,549 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ADF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ADF was last recorded at 178,549 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,438 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
9,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,549 miles
  • 2025 – 169,227 miles
  • 2024 – 160,893 miles
  • 2023 – 152,612 miles
  • 2022 – 146,044 miles
  • 2021 – 138,458 miles
  • 2020 – 132,021 miles
  • 2019 – 119,132 miles
  • 2018 – 106,153 miles
  • 2017 – 95,161 miles
  • 2016 – 85,608 miles
  • 2015 – 66,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,549 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Both Upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryYour vehicle is affected by the Takata airbag recall. Due to the safety risk, it is essential to repair your driver and passenger airbag. Please contact an Audi Centre immediately to to arrange an appointment. The repair is free of charge for you.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads close to wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F upper slight splits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front exhaust joint securing nuts badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,549 miles (+111)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,549 miles
    Test number
    882546868577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Both Upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryYour vehicle is affected by the Takata airbag recall. Due to the safety risk, it is essential to repair your driver and passenger airbag. Please contact an Audi Centre immediately to to arrange an appointment. The repair is free of charge for you.

  2. Fail178,438 miles (+9,211)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,438 miles
    Test number
    188739260756
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Both Upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryYour vehicle is affected by the Takata airbag recall. Due to the safety risk, it is essential to repair your driver and passenger airbag. Please contact an Audi Centre immediately to to arrange an appointment. The repair is free of charge for you.

  3. Pass169,227 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,227 miles
    Test number
    556991419580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads close to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F upper slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away

  4. Fail169,145 miles (+8,252)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,145 miles
    Test number
    390499483661
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads close to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F upper slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away

  5. Pass160,893 miles (+8,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,893 miles
    Test number
    952444140405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake dust/back plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass152,612 miles (+104)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,612 miles
    Test number
    165800501200
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint securing nuts badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt tensioner worn slightly

  7. Fail152,508 miles (+6,464)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,508 miles
    Test number
    519898311683
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint securing nuts badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt tensioner worn slightly

  8. Pass146,044 miles (+551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,044 miles
    Test number
    617297838337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  9. Fail145,493 miles (+7,035)1 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,493 miles
    Test number
    723351268038
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  10. Pass138,458 miles (+6,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    526720848277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass132,021 miles (+12,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,021 miles
    Test number
    710562393918
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner straight arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass119,132 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,132 miles
    Test number
    841453181658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass114,765 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    305550230870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,153 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    612431169825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,161 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    300301454567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,608 miles (+19,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    833535645806
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

  17. Pass66,547 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    976851375135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNSR tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to cords.
    • NoteFront wipers smearing across screen.

Questions about L7 ADF

Does L7 ADF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ADF is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ADF?
The MOT on L7 ADF is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ADF done?
L7 ADF was recorded at 178,549 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 9,879 miles a year.
Has L7 ADF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ADF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ADF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 ADF find?
L7 ADF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s slight perishing; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s both upper arm inner bushes, and 5 more.

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